Category Archives: well-being

Virtual Book Tour with Mary R. Morgan

Today we are pleased to welcome Mary Morgan, author of Beginning with the End, to our blog. Mary is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in working with twinless twins. In her frank and moving memoir, she writes about the mysterious disappearance of her twin brother, Michael Rockefeller, and her healing journey. Her Mentor Center:  You’ve written a candid and deeply moving memoir about your journey to heal from the tragic loss of your twin brother, Michael Rockefeller, who was never recovered after his boat capsized off the coast of New … Continue reading

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Politics and a Lesson in Communication

Last Tuesday President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney bickered during the presidential debate, questioning each other’s character and honesty. And at an event in New York a few days later, they poked fun during a comic interlude. Who knows what will happen at tonight’s debate?! In an aggressive and tightly contested race, with the election less than three weeks away, the political stakes are high. But our concern here is more about you, a card carrying member of the Sandwich Generation squeezed between parents growing older and kids growing up. We all … Continue reading

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Blogging About Health

Health is sometimes like a computer or car – we take it for granted when everything is going well but when there’s a problem, it takes over and wreaks havoc in our lives.  Perhaps thinking more about wellness and how to take an active role in promoting good health can help us keep our bodies running more smoothly. Now we’ve begun to do just that. In addition to our posts here at HerMentorCenter.com, we’re participating in a yearlong blogging journey aimed at improving health and wellness. Joining other bloggers at … Continue reading

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Community Connections

Political debates – both those between the candidates and those among our fellow citizens – have been especially bitter and contentious this year. The divide of opinions is often deep and wide, making conversation difficult. Many families have become internally split between two antagonistic positions, causing tension at family gatherings. Given these strains, the journey of the space shuttle Endeavour in Los Angeles has been a welcome experience, drawing a diverse community together in united celebration of its achievements. I was one of thousands of Angelenos waiting on the streets … Continue reading

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